Our Mission
The Academy for Eating Disorders is a global professional association committed to leadership in eating disorders research, education, treatment, and prevention.
The Academy's objectives are to:
- Promote the effective treatment and care of patients with eating disorders and associated disorders
- Develop and advance initiatives for the prevention of eating disorders
- Disseminate knowledge regarding eating disorders to members of the Academy, other professionals and the general public
- Stimulate and support research in the field
- Promote multidisciplinary expertise within the Academy's membership
- Advocate for the field on behalf of patients, the public and eating disorder professionals
- Assist in the development of guidelines for training, practice and professional conduct within the field
- Identify and reward outstanding achievement and service in the field